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Africa’s digital trade push requires 700 data centres, says AfCFTA chief
8-Apr-2026     Punch
Africa will need more than 700 data centres to support the digital trade architecture envisioned under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene said.
UAE–Vietnam comprehensive economic partnership takes effect
7-Apr-2026     TV BRICS
The agreement eliminates most tariffs, strengthens market access and supports a sharp rise in non-oil trade between the two economies.
Cancellation of trade deal with US govt demanded
7-Apr-2026     New Age
The Ganatantrik Jukta Front, a combine of seven political parties, at a protest rally in Dhaka called on the government to take immediate steps to scrap the trade deal signed with United States during the interim government.
S. Korea-UAE CEPA to take effect May 1
7-Apr-2026     KBS
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on May 1.
Trump tariff tweaks smooth the way for EU-US trade deal approval
7-Apr-2026     Politico
The EU is in the process of ratifying the deal concluded in Turnberry, Scotland, last year that saw the US impose unilateral 15 percent tariffs on EU imports.
Chile-PH trade pact still on amid leadership change
7-Apr-2026     Inquirer.net
Chile has assured the Philippines that negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) will conclude “as soon as possible,” despite a recent change in leadership in Santiago.
UK and Ghana collaborate to build pioneering Neofingo digital trade finance corridor
4-Apr-2026     Joy Online
ODI Global, in partnership with government's 24-Hour Economy Authority, the AfCFTA Secretariat, has announced the development of a network and protocol called Neofingo at a forum held simultaneously in London and Accra.
UK offers Madagascar near tariff-free access to £3tn market to boost supply chain
4-Apr-2026     Retail Gazette
The UK has moved to bolster its trade ties with Madagascar by offering near-total tariff-free access to its market, as part of efforts to boost exports and strengthen supply chain links with developing economies.
India to sign FTA with New Zealand in April 2026
3-Apr-2026     CNBC TV18
India plans to sign an FTA with New Zealand in late April, enabling skilled visas for Indian workers, 20 billion dollars of NZ investment, and boosting already rising bilateral trade.
India's FTAs with the UK, Oman to be in force before June 2026
3-Apr-2026     CNBC TV18
India and the UK are looking to implement their FTA and the Double Contribution Convention in the next 30 to 45 days while India and Oman are aiming to operationalise their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by May 2026.